1980 Beechcraft Baron B55 for sale

1980 Beechcraft Baron B55

Multi Engine Piston

CLEAN HISTORY FOR SALE
$299,900
Location Georgetown, TX
Total Time 2,132 hrs
Engine SMOH 40 hrs
Seats 6
Serial # TC-2305
Reg # N829RB
Damage History Clean per seller
Cruise 190 kts (352 km/h)
✓ Clean NTSB ✓ Verified recently

Aircraft Details

Seller reported

Avionics & Equipment

IFR
Bendix King KFC-200 A/P/F/D KX-155 Garmin GTN-750 GMX-200 GTX-345 PS Engineering PMA-8000B JPI EDM 760 Mid-Continent 4300 Standby Horizon Cobham 406 ELT

Description

NEW TO MARKET TODAY. Very Low Total Time of 2,132.9 Since New. IO-470L's with 40.2 Hours on LH and 989.4 on RH. Both props 40.2 SOH. Garmin GTN-750, GMX-200, GTX-345, PMA 8000B, Bendix King KX-155 and KFC-200 Autopilot/FD. High Quality Paint and Interior by Lancaster Aero in late 2024. No known damage history. A high quality Baron ready for a new owner.

Engine

LH IO-470-L Engine 40.2 SMOH by Certified Aircraft Engines RH IO-470-L Engine 989.4 SMOH by Eagle Aircraft Engines Props are 3 blade Hartzell Scimitar with 40.2 SMOH by New England Propeller

Interior

Paint and Interior were new in late 2024 by Lancaster Aero. Six Seats with new Belts and Harnesses

Description and equipment details provided by the seller. AeroGurus does not verify seller-provided information.

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Gordon Cragg
trade-a-plane.com
$299,900

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AeroGurus Data & Analysis

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About This Beechcraft Baron B55

This 1980 Beechcraft Baron B55 (N829RB) is a 6-seat multi engine piston with 2,132 hours on the airframe. There are currently 43 Baron B55 aircraft listed for sale with asking prices ranging from $53,171 to $486,000. This aircraft is priced above the market average at $299,900.

The Baron B55 cruises at 190 kts (352 km/h) with a range of 990 nm (1,833 km) — ideal for short hops and local flights. Service ceiling of 19,500 ft allows operation above most weather.

Operating costs: Fuel burn is 26 GPH (98 L/h), which at current Jet-A prices (~$5.50/gal) means approximately $143/hr in fuel alone. Total variable cost including maintenance reserves is approximately $280/hr. Annual fixed costs (hangar, insurance, crew, annual inspection) average $25,000. With 2,132 hours on the airframe, this aircraft has exceeded TBO (1,500 hrs) — verify engine status and overhaul reserve.

NTSB records show 0 incidents for this airframe — a clean safety record.

Pre-Purchase Checklist

Safety record: 0 NTSB incidents
Airframe: 2,132 hours — verify engine time vs TBO (1,500 hrs)
Budget $390 for pre-purchase inspection

Beechcraft Baron B55 — Model Specs

Model specification

Standard specs for this model. Actual aircraft may differ.

Seats
6
Cruise Speed
190 kts (352 km/h)
Max Speed
200 kts (370 km/h)
Range
990 nm (1,833 km)
Ceiling
19,500 ft (5,944 m)
Max Weight
5,100 lbs (2,313 kg)
Horsepower
260 HP
Fuel Capacity
136 gal (515 L)
Fuel Burn
26 GPH (98 L/h)
Engines
2
TBO
1,500 hrs

Estimated Cost of Ownership

AeroGurus estimate

BEECHCRAFT Baron B55

Fuel Burn
26.0 GPH
~$169/hr
Variable Cost
$280/hr
fuel + mx + reserves
Annual Fixed
$25,000/yr
hangar + insurance + annual
Engine Overhaul
$38,000
every 1,500 hrs

AeroGurus estimates based on industry averages for the BEECHCRAFT Baron B55. Actual costs vary by location, usage, maintenance history, and configuration. Not a financial quote.

Ownership & Registration

FAA registration data pending for N829RB.

Location & Ownership

FAA records

Aircraft Location

Georgetown, TX

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Title Status

No FAA title records

Available for US-registered aircraft only

Source: FAA Aircraft Registry, FAA Civil Aviation Registry (DocIndex). Title data may be delayed. Always verify with an aviation attorney before purchase.

Safety Record

NTSB safety data coming soon.

We'll check N829RB against the NTSB accident database.

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